Compare 20:122 and 2:37

Last updated: Apr 27, 2026

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20:122 · Taa-Haa · Juz 16

ثُمَّ ٱجْتَبَـٰهُ رَبُّهُۥ فَتَابَ عَلَيْهِ وَهَدَىٰ

Then his Lord chose him ˹for His grace˺, accepted his repentance, and guided him ˹rightly˺.

2:37 · Al-Baqara · Juz 1

فَتَلَقَّىٰٓ ءَادَمُ مِن رَّبِّهِۦ كَلِمَـٰتٍ فَتَابَ عَلَيْهِ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ ٱلتَّوَّابُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ

Then Adam was inspired with words ˹of prayer˺ by his Lord, so He accepted his repentance. Surely He is the Accepter of Repentance, Most Merciful.

Both describe Allah accepting Adam's repentance — 2:37 says 'fa taba 'alayhi innahu huwa al-tawwab al-rahim' while 20:122 says 'fa taba 'alayhi wa hada,' both share 'taba 'alayhi' but end differently: forgiveness and mercy in 2:37, guidance in 20:122.